Dhumri

In raagas where Tappa is sung often there only dhumri is also sung. wajah often shortener, but the expression of the words by expressions is considered to be the speciality of Thumri Singing Thumri is born in the court of nawab. it is said that it was the people of the house of its invention, slavery and shori Gharana. most of the times, thumri is sung in Punjabi tritol. Its speed is not that fast.

Lucknow and Banaras are famous for thumri full stop In Banaras thumri, sweetness and beauty is more and has a special owner in Uttar Pradesh only.

Tarana

it is also a type of singing. in this, lyrics have to know the meaning, for example, Ta Na De Re, Tadare , Odani, Deem, Tanom etc. ‘Sthaai’ and ‘Antara’, these two parts are also considered in Tarana. Taans are used in Tarana. There is are rhythm, taal, and Raaga in Tarana in ancient times, it was also popular with the name of ‘Sthob Gaan’. Stabhaksharas were called ‘Shukraksharas’ which had no meaning, but they were indicative of the sound of Omkaar and also used to enjoy musical instruments in singing. Tarana Singing is considered entertaining. Taranas of  Bahadurhusen Khaan, In the present time, Nisar Hussain Khan, Pt.  Vinayak Rao Patwardhan and Pt.  Krishnaraav etc has become particularly famous.

Nirvat and Trivat

It is sung like Tarana, but trivat singing is a bit difficult.  When mridang words are used to sing the taraana, it is known as Trivat.  It can be sung in all ragas. The promotion of this type of singing has reduced.

Hori -Dhamaar

when ‘Hori’ type of song is sung with Dhamar -then it is called dhamar singing. Dhamaar-singing has also the description of Braj Holi. In dhamaar-singing, the singers of Chaugun, Boltan, Gamak etc are used to sing that song. Therefore it is difficult singing. One must have good knowledge of Dhamar Swara, Taal and Raga.  It is often seen that tones are not taken like a khayal.

Ghazal

It is mostly in Urdu or Farsi language.  The melody and meditation melody are found to describe the love related singing. Ghazal Formed,  Pashto, Deepchandi, Dadra, Kaharwa are sung in rhythms.  They are successful in singers who have a good knowledge of Urdu-Hindi language and who have a pure pronunciation.  Ghazal has many tales. In the present time, the promotion of Ghazal and Geet has been very much through films.

Qawaali

Qawwali is Muslims -Community praiseful singing of society.  It mostly uses Persian and Urdu languages.  In addition to that-Antara, there are sher in between it also.  The promotion of qawwali is also found among Hindus.  The people singing it are often called as ‘qawwal’.  On any particular occasion,  qawwali is are sang overnight.  Dholak is seen more with the qawwali, along with the clapping of the hands.  The special use of metaphors, Pashto and Qawwali rhythms have a special use.

Daadra

Dadra is also the name of a rhythm, but a particular singing is also called ‘Dadra’.  It is somewhat similar to Ghazal.  In the middle and fast rhythm seems good to hear. It usually contains songs of Shrigaar – Ras also.

Saadra

This song’s rhythm is a lot more similar to Daadra. Saadra has been popular among Kathak, Singers and Prostitutes. Taala like Keherwa, Rupak, Jhaptaal and Daadra are often used. Thumri – Singers can sing Saadra appropriately. Shingaar Ras can be seen in most of its songs.

Khamsa

Khamsa’ will be found more among Muslims.  Songs can be seen in the Urdu language. The song of Khamsa is similar to the songs of Qawwali.

Laavni

‘Chang’ a type of rhythm instrument is played where many males together or one male alone sings ‘Laavni’ .  In this, the Kaharwa rhythm of Shrigar and Bhakti – Ras is used.

Chaturanga

1.khyaal 2.  Tarana, 3.  Sargam, 4.  Trivat – a song consisting of these four limbs together, is called ‘Chaturanga’.  In the first part, there is the lyrics of the song, second part containing taraana and in the third part there is Sargam of any Raaga and in the fourth part, there is a small paran of mridang lyrics.  Chaturanga is sung like Khayal, but the usage of taans is less than expected khyaal.

Sargam

Creation bounded with Raaga and taal is called specifically ‘Sargam -geet’. There is no kind  of poem of any kind; there are only swaras. Sargam – Geet heads are fixed in ragas and rhythms. By singing these, the students are very versed in  knowledge of raagas and taals.

Raagmaala

When a song describes many ragas, and in that song , in every line of lyrics , swaras of one-one raaga are used and  the name of that raga comes.Such a composition is called ‘Ragamala’.

Laxman-Geet

When a song is sung in a raga and describes the ‘Vadi -Samvaadi’ and its ‘Varjit swara’. , it is said to be known as Laxman Geet. With the help of Laxman Geet, many things related to raaga are learnt easily.

Bhajan

The way a ghazal is prepared with the help of Urdu language, the same way with the help of Hindu dictionary, many a hymn or religious songs is created. God’s description and God’s stories are described in Bhajans. Those which are not sung in any particular raga but with mixed ragas.

Bhajans are mainly sung with taals like Keherwa, Dadra, Thumali, Rupak and Teentaal.

Keertan

To describe the qualities of God or lyrics sung with Jhaanj, Clapping or mridang, Tabla etc are called Keertan.

Geet

Songs combine with the prayer of God or Stories of God which are fixed with any taal are called Geet.

Feelings are prime important here. In these songs, Shringaar and Arun Ras are seen more. There is no Swara explanation or usage of Taans. These types of songs are popularised and propagated through ‘Akaashwani’ and Films.

Kajli (Kajri)

In this, the description of rain-season, absence-narration and Radha-Krishna’s stories are found in these  songs.  Kajali is petty in nature. Shingaar Ras is predominant in it. The promotion of Kajali songs is found more in Mirzapur and Banaras.

Chaiti

It is sung when the month of Chaitha starts after Holi.  Its songs describe the pastimes of Lord Rama.  Its propagation is more towards East Bihar.  Most of the eastern languages ​​are used in this.  Thumri – Singers can sing ‘Chaiti’ well.

Lok-Geet

Lok Geet are the songs which are especially sung by men and women on the auspicious occasions of houses and on specific festivals or celebrations.  These are sung in provincial or rural languages.  People get an opportunity to get acquainted with their tradition.  Here we are some of the types of folk songs, they are our heritage:

1. Ghodi-Banna, Jyonaar, Janeu, Bhaat, Maandwa, Gaari etc are the Lok Geet which are popular in Uttar Pradesh specifically which are sung by women on occasions of marriage.
2. Vira-This song is prevalent in the Yadavas (Gwal-Vansh). On the occasion of marriage.  But the girl-side person goes to the groom’s side and sings ‘Virha’ or ‘Birha’ throughout the night while playing with a drum.
3.  Sohar-In ancient times it was popular with women only. It was sung on the birth of a child. It is used to be sung only in Dholki, but nowadays people with Harmonium and Dholak are also popular in the ancient schools, which along with the drums and women are also played.
4. Jhoomar-This song is of many types. Like Virha’s jhoomar which is sung by Yadavs, Nishaad or Khateek people. Another type of Kajri jhoomar is sung at the time of the rainy season. The third type of Jhoomar is sung at the time of Worship of Goddess Sheetla Devi.
5.   Alha: The description of the historical battle of ‘Alha – Udal’ is sung by anger or seriousness, the same is called ‘Alha’.  Hearing ‘Alha’, the villagers get excited.
6.  BaraahMaasi – The song which is named the names of the twelve months, describing the love and pastimes of Lord Rama and Krishna, is called ‘Virah”.  It is said that all women and men sing with ‘Virah’ Dholak. One can sing it without rhythm also.
7.  Savni: When the month of Sawan comes in the rainy season, songs of swing, songs of Hindole, Malhar, Nihal De, etc. are sung in it.  Those are called ‘Sawhney’ songs.